It took me a few years to realize that throwing harder wasn't always better. Dennis Eckersley hardrealizethrow Change image and share on social
When I started finishing games and coming off the field shaking hands, it was a beautiful thing. I mean, you start seeing that you're an important part of the team. Dennis Eckersley beautifulcomefield Change image and share on social
Later, I could take something off my slider and I could make my fastball sink, so I really had four pitches. Dennis Eckersley fastballmakepitch Change image and share on social
Pitching... sometimes I did so poorly, it brought me to tears. Dennis Eckersley bringpitchpoorly Change image and share on social
I had never been to the playoffs, and it was exciting. The fans went through the roof. They were excited about the whole team. It was great to be traded to a city like Chicago, which was a lot like Boston. Dennis Eckersley bostonchicagocity share on social
I always had the attitude that I wanted to throw a no-hitter every game. Dennis Eckersley attitudegamehitter Change image and share on social
I think today the players are too nice to one another, but that might change with the unbalanced schedule, with teams playing each other more and more. When you face each other that much, with that much at stake, something's bound to happen. Dennis Eckersley bindchangeface share on social
My career spanned the era when relievers started to become more important. Dennis Eckersley careereraimportant Change image and share on social
You aren't going to stick around long with just two pitches. Dennis Eckersley longpitchstick Change image and share on social
I was a starter and did some good things there, and then I got a chance to prove myself as a closer. Because of that opportunity, I was blessed with the honor of being elected to the Hall of Fame. Dennis Eckersley blesschanceclose Change image and share on social
